ORGAN PRELUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME AND NOTICES
CALL TO WORSHIP
When we feel abandoned and alone, unable to find a way out of the wilderness that surrounds, we cry out to God
All: And God listens to us.
When we feel discouraged and defeated, unsure and worried we cry out to God…
All: And God listens to us.
When we feel lost and forgotten, unable to find the words for how we feel, our hearts cry out to God…
All: And God pays attention to us.
As we gather together today, remember: You are not alone. God knows where you are, and God listens to the cries of our hearts.
All: May we listen to one another as God leads us to the cool, refreshing waters we need for the journey ahead.
HYMN MP 30 Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks
Chorus
Alleluia, alleluia,
give thanks to the risen Lord;
alleluia, alleluia,
give praise to his name.
1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth,
He is the King of creation
Chorus
2. Spread the good news
o’er all the earth,
Jesus has died and has risen
Chorus
3. We have been crucified
with Christ;
now we shall live forever
Chorus
4. God has proclaimed
the just reward,
live for all men alleluia
5. Come let us praise
the living God,
joyfully sing to our Saviour
Chorus
PRAYERS OF APPROACH & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen
ALL AGE TALK
ALL AGE SONG CH4 142 A small thing like a hazelnut
1st BIBLE READING Genesis 21:8-21
2nd BIBLE READING Matthew 10:24-39
HYMN CH4 191 Do not be afraid
SERMON
PAUSE FOR REFLECTION
We pause to pray in silence and spend time with God while we listen to the music.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
We pause to pray to God for the world, our community and one another.
HYMN CH4 124 Praise to the Lord
BENEDICTION We remain standing, if we are able, for the blessing.
ORGAN POSTLUDE
CONTACT US
Revd. Iain Majcher
Mobile: 07749 899427
Pastoral Ministry
Mhairi Phillipson
Mobile: 07348 757185
Workdays: Wed & Sun
mphillipson@churchofscotland.org.uk
Digital Ministry Worker
Stewart Mason
Mobile: 07840 237596
smason@churchofscotland.org.uk
Church office
Phone: 01698 854 903
Session Clerks
David Foye
Sally Wilson sessionclerk@bbcofs.org.uk
Kirk Session
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include the Session Clerk’s
Welcome to worship in Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church. Whether you join in person or online, come every week, are here for the first time or the first time in a long time, a very warm welcome.
This service is live-streamed. Should you not wish to appear in the recording, please speak to our welcome team.
You’ll find tea, coffee, juice, ready for you after the service in the Church Centre. We’d love for you to stick around for a cup of something warm and a good chat.
Have You Noticed the Lanyards? You may have spotted some people around wearing lanyards. Anyone who is helping or mentioned in the notices will be wearing one, making them easy to find. If you have any questions, please ask anyone wearing a lanyard, and they will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Please note that Revd. Iain will be on annual leave from Friday, 26th June, returning on Monday, 13th July. During his absence, please contact David and Sally, the joint Session Clerks, by emailing sessionclerk@bbcofs.org.uk.
Please note that Mhairi is on annual leave and will be back on the 29th of June. For pastoral support please email David and Sally the joint Session Clerks at sessionclerk@bbcofs.org.uk
WHAT’S ON TODAY
The Creche is open from the start of the service and can be used at any point during the service. Please ask at the door for more information.
Sunday School is on this morning! Any children of primary school age are warmly invited to leave with their leaders after the all-age hymn. They will be based in the Church Centre and can be collected there at the end of the service.
After the Amen: Stewart is looking for a few volunteers to share, in just a few words, what you took away from this morning’s sermon. Please find him after the service if you are happy to help, or simply say yes if he approaches you!
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
Bothwell Memory Café: meets every Tuesday in our Bothwell Centre for those living with dementia from 12:30 to 14:15, offering tea, coffee, a light lunch, and homemade baking.
NOTICES
West Blend is coming back! Put that date in your diary, Tuesday the 30th of June, from 10:00 am. Although there is still work to be done at West Halls, we are very glad to be reopening the doors for this important outreach event. If you have never been along, why not make the 30th your first visit? There may even be a special cake!
Advance notice: From Sunday, 26th July, and throughout August, we will be exploring different seating arrangements in the church. Each Sunday, certain areas will be out of use as we try each arrangement in turn. At the end of August, there will be an opportunity to provide feedback to help shape how we use the space going forward.
SAVE THE DATE
Church summer picnic: Join us for our Church Summer Picnic on Sunday 16th August, in the Manse garden after morning worship. We would love to see you there, and more details will follow after the summer break.
Hogmanay at BBCofS…This Hogmanay we have something special planned. We will be holding a ceilidh for the whole church family, with family and friends very much welcome too. More details will follow after the summer break.
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GIVING
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